So Which Should You Buy?
Well, that comes down to what you are looking for. The consoles don't have quite as big a divide as they once did after Microsoft's DRM reversal but there are still key differences between the two. It is hard to say one console is objectively better than the other one as they both have their pros and cons and it will be up to you as to what exactly will suit you. The Xbox One is a console that is well fitted to offering you options in your entire entertainment library. The focus is on the content you consume and being the center piece for all of your media, with extended entertainment capabilities, transforming your TV into a Smart TV and handling much of your viewing content. On top of that the Xbox One is promising a bunch of exciting AAA games, with a larger library and, I would argue, more profitable games. However, the PlayStation on the other hand has some great benefits also. First off, it a cheaper option for a better piece of technology. That is a massive point in PlayStation's corner and could well have a lot to say about how well its numbers track at the beginning of the upcoming generation. The console also comes manufactured by a company that are in consumer's favor at the moment and who they trust to not go back on their promises. The console has less extensive entertainment features and at this time doesn't have a slew of massive game titles but Sony have some big events left where they will undoubtedly build on that library while also having a pedigree of slowly building up a great library in the long run due to their extensive studio list. That coupled with the massive potential of an open platform where many smaller independent developers will publish new, interesting and exciting games throughout the console's lifespan, and it means that the PlayStation has a rather vibrant and exciting future. Failing either console, you could always pick up a Wii U too. Just saying. The next console generation is going to be a fascinating tug of war between Microsoft and Sony. As we saw with the DRM reversal and Don Mattrick leaving Microsoft, still being four months out from release, anything can change on a dime. And the likelihood is that it will. There will of course be revisits on this subject as we get closer to the console's release, but if you were looking to pre-order, I hope I cleared some stuff up for you.